Jay Bell
The 8th pick overall in the 1984 Amateur Draft, bespectacled Jay Bell used his quick feet to become an excellent middle infielder in the major leagues. Late in his career he added muscle and pulled the ball effectively, slugging as many as 38 homers in a season. Though he was awarded just one Gold Glove, he had superlative range and was fundamentally sound at shortstop and second base. He ended his career after 18 seasons, with nearly 2,000 hits and just under 200 homers.
Played For
Cleveland Indians (1986-1988)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1989-1996)
Kansas City Royals (1997)
Arizona Diamondbacks (1998-2002)
New York Mets (2003)
All-Time Rankings
Jay Bell ranks #46 among the Top 50 all-time at SS. Rankings ⇒
Born
Jay Stuart Bell was born on December 11, 1965, in Eglin A.F.B., FL.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: SS
Primary Team: ARI
Major League Debut
September 29, 1986
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Post-Season Appearances
1990 National League Championship Series
1991 National League Championship Series
1992 National League Championship Series
1999 National League Divisional Series
2001 National League Championship Series
2001 National League Divisional Series
2001 World Series
Awards and Honors
1993 NL Gold Glove
Hitting Streaks
22 games (1992)
All-Star Selections
1993 NL
1999 NL
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